France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Province of China to name a select few

to name a select few

and consisting of a crowned Hesse lion rampant wielding a sword

a veterans organization created at the end of nineteenth century

After that he moved to Vienna

consisting of a Cross with rounded white enameled arms and knots in the quadrants between the arms

France, Colonial. An Order of the Black Star, Grand Cross Breast Star by Bertrand Province of China to name a select fewInstituted May 10, 1896 by the King of Porto Novo. In silver, an eight point star with cluster of five smooth rays, the medallion superimposed presenting a white and blue enamelled Maltese Cross, with a five point black enamel star in the center, the reverse with a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, marked with a boars head denoting French manufacture and small silver guarantee post 1838, makers mark of Arthus Bertrand, measures 88 mm (w) x 88